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Artificial Intelligence 27 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics shares rose 0.2% to $5.52 in premarket trading Wednesday after surging 44.6% on news of a partnership with Microsoft’s AI Co-Innovation Labs. The company said it will use Microsoft’s technology to add autonomous AI features to its ADAM robot. Trading volume spiked Tuesday as investors watched for signs the rally would hold at the open. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
28 January 2026
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ASML’s record AI orders hit €13.2 billion — and its $250 million chip machines are the bottleneck

ASML’s record AI orders hit €13.2 billion — and its $250 million chip machines are the bottleneck

ASML reported Q4 bookings of €13.2 billion, far above forecasts, as AI chip demand surged. The company raised its 2026 sales target to €34–39 billion, reversing earlier guidance and topping analyst expectations. Fourth-quarter sales reached €9.7 billion with net income at €2.8 billion. ASML also launched a new share buyback program of up to €12 billion through 2028.
28 January 2026
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Applied Digital stock jumps after Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet — what to watch next

Applied Digital stock jumps after Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet — what to watch next

Applied Digital shares jumped 14.2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $41.35 after Nvidia invested $2 billion in CoreWeave, Applied’s major client. The stock saw heavy volume, with 47.5 million shares traded. Applied Digital relies on long-term leases with CoreWeave at its North Dakota campus, expected to generate $11 billion in revenue.
28 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price slips after Agent Suite AI launch as earnings near

Mastercard stock price slips after Agent Suite AI launch as earnings near

Mastercard shares fell 1.3% to $520.41 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P 500, as investors awaited Thursday’s earnings report. The company launched “Mastercard Agent Suite,” a set of AI-powered business tools, set for release in the second quarter. Trading volume was above average. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage with an “Overweight” rating.
28 January 2026
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Cloudflare stock leaps on Clawdbot AI agent buzz as NET traders look to Feb. 10 earnings

Cloudflare stock leaps on Clawdbot AI agent buzz as NET traders look to Feb. 10 earnings

Cloudflare shares jumped 8.8% to $205.95 in after-hours trading Tuesday, following two days of gains tied to developer interest in the “Clawdbot” AI agent. The company reports Q4 results Feb. 10, as investors look for evidence that AI buzz is driving usage. Cloudflare’s network is used by about 80% of leading AI firms, according to CEO Matthew Prince. The stock saw heavy trading, with 12.5 million shares changing hands.
28 January 2026
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Oracle stock slides 4% as AI spending scrutiny builds ahead of Fed decision

Oracle stock slides 4% as AI spending scrutiny builds ahead of Fed decision

Oracle shares fell 4.2% to $174.90 Tuesday, underperforming as the S&P 500 hit a record high. The company announced new healthcare and construction software deals and highlighted AI data center expansion plans. Oracle remains in focus over its 15% stake in TikTok’s U.S. joint venture. A law firm launched an investigation into Oracle’s bond disclosures tied to AI infrastructure spending.
28 January 2026
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AI stock price: C3.ai slips at the close as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

AI stock price: C3.ai slips at the close as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

C3.ai shares fell 2.4% to $12.62 Tuesday, then edged to $12.65 after hours as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision and major tech earnings. Trading volume reached 4 million, below the 50-day average. Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are set to report results and boost AI spending by about 30%. C3.ai will release its next earnings on March 4.
27 January 2026
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Microsoft stock pops 2% as Maia 200 AI chip news sets up MSFT earnings day

Microsoft stock pops 2% as Maia 200 AI chip news sets up MSFT earnings day

Microsoft shares climbed 2.3% to $481.30 Tuesday ahead of its quarterly earnings report, as investors weighed new AI hardware and cloud growth prospects. The company launched its Maia 200 AI chip and new developer tools this week, challenging Nvidia’s software lead. Microsoft will report results Wednesday after market close, with Azure and AI spending in focus.
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Arista Networks stock extends rally after Microsoft’s Maia 200 launch puts AI networking back in focus

Arista Networks stock extends rally after Microsoft’s Maia 200 launch puts AI networking back in focus

Arista Networks shares rose nearly 2% to $146.62 Tuesday, extending a 5.4% jump from the previous session and lifting its market value to about $183 billion. The gains followed Microsoft’s launch of the Maia 200 AI chip, which relies on Ethernet networking, and a bullish analyst note highlighting benefits for Arista. Investors await Microsoft’s earnings Jan. 28 and Arista’s report Feb. 12.
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Home Depot stock price slips as contractor AI tool launches and the Fed looms

Home Depot stock price slips as contractor AI tool launches and the Fed looms

Home Depot shares fell 1.9% to $379.20 Tuesday, underperforming as housing-related stocks declined. The drop followed weak U.S. consumer confidence data, which hit its lowest since 2014. On Monday, Home Depot launched its “Material List Builder AI” tool for professional users. Investors are watching for Wednesday’s Fed decision and Home Depot’s Feb. 24 earnings report.
27 January 2026
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AI stocks rise as Nvidia and Microsoft climb into earnings week — what investors watch next

AI stocks rise as Nvidia and Microsoft climb into earnings week — what investors watch next

Nvidia rose 1.7% and Microsoft gained 2.3% Tuesday as AI-linked stocks outperformed the broader market. S&P Global estimates capex by major tech firms jumped over $45 billion in 2025, with total spending expected to approach $500 billion in 2026. Microsoft unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip, set to launch in Iowa and Arizona data centers. Meta and Microsoft report earnings Wednesday, with investor focus on AI investment returns.
27 January 2026
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Cloudflare stock jumps on viral ‘Clawdbot’ AI agent buzz as earnings loom

Cloudflare stock jumps on viral ‘Clawdbot’ AI agent buzz as earnings loom

Cloudflare shares surged 11.5% to $211.06 Tuesday amid investor excitement over the viral Clawdbot AI project using its edge network. The stock hit an intraday high of $218.10. Analysts say Cloudflare could benefit as AI-driven web traffic grows, but questions remain about how much of the buzz will translate into revenue. Investors await the company’s February 10 earnings report.
27 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock price jumps as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal keeps AI data centers in play

Applied Digital (APLD) stock price jumps as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal keeps AI data centers in play

Applied Digital shares surged 15% to $41.49 by early afternoon Tuesday, with volume hitting 32 million. The jump followed Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in CoreWeave and news that Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430-megawatt AI campus. CoreWeave stock rose 12%. Investors are watching for major lease signings and updates on power capacity.
27 January 2026
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BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

Brand Engagement Network shares fell 11% to $55.23 by midday Tuesday after volatile trading, despite the Nasdaq rising 1%. The drop followed last week’s SEC filing detailing a $2.05 million Africa licensing deal and a 25% stake in a South African entity. The company’s stock had surged on heavy volume Monday, closing at $62.08. Investors await proof of follow-on revenue and the next earnings update in late March.
27 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps today as bitcoin and AI-infrastructure signals collide ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

IREN stock jumps today as bitcoin and AI-infrastructure signals collide ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

IREN shares rose 8.4% to $56.77 by midday Tuesday after a volatile session, with trading volume reaching 22.3 million shares. The stock’s move comes ahead of quarterly results due Feb. 5, as investors weigh IREN’s shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. Crypto miners and AI infrastructure stocks also posted gains. IREN’s 52-week range spans from $5.13 to $76.87.
27 January 2026
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Applied Digital stock price jumps nearly 12% as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal lifts AI data-center plays

Applied Digital stock price jumps nearly 12% as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal lifts AI data-center plays

Applied Digital shares rose 11.7% to $40.40 by late morning Tuesday after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in CoreWeave to accelerate AI data-center expansion. The stock rebounded from a volatile open, trading between $36.51 and $40.47. Investors await news on long-term leases and details about Applied Digital’s Delta Forge 1 campus, which began construction last week.
27 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock jumps again as Nvidia doubles down with $2 billion buy — what’s next for CRWV

CoreWeave stock jumps again as Nvidia doubles down with $2 billion buy — what’s next for CRWV

CoreWeave shares jumped 7% to $105.21 Tuesday after Nvidia disclosed a $2 billion equity investment via a private placement of 22.9 million shares at $87.20 each. Nvidia’s stock rose 1.4%. Analysts upgraded both companies, citing the deal’s potential to speed up CoreWeave’s AI data-center buildout. Critics warn of risks tied to vendor-backed financing if AI demand slows.
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Stock Market Today

  • Corn Futures Close Lower Despite Early Gains, Facing Weekly Losses
    April 12, 2026, 9:08 PM EDT. Corn futures settled lower on Friday, with May contracts down 1 ¼ to 3 ¾ cents, marking an 11 ¼ cent weekly decline. The national average cash corn price dropped 2 cents to $4.02 1/2. Increased export commitments, 30% above last year, contrast with a 49,342 contract reduction in managed money long positions as of April 7. Shipments have risen 34% year-over-year, reaching 58% of USDA's forecast. Crude oil fell $2.24 amid cautious sentiment before U.S.-Iran talks. Overall, corn markets showed resilience but closed the week under pressure, reflecting mixed export data and broader economic uncertainties.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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